terça-feira, 19 de dezembro de 2023

 "Frying Flour"


The text I refer to today and rewrite continues to be very important to me. Although poorly written and full of underdeveloped ideas, the core of the text is very significant. Undeniably, people absorb, influence, and are influenced by their experiences, readings, and interactions, not to mention the social media they conThe text I refer to today and rewrite continues to be very important to me. Although it's poorly written and full of underdeveloped ideas, its core message is significant. We all absorb, influence, and are influenced by our experiences, readings, and interactions, not to mention the social media we consume. We know that humans are shaped by their surroundings, changing and fluctuating in their worldviews. However, we face the danger of being so overloaded and violated by so much information that it sometimes becomes nearly impossible to separate our essence amidst the media broth in which we're boiled. 🤯


Many of us are driven forward by external objectives, burdened with dreams we never dreamed of, with projects that make no sense. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry so well describes these archetypes in his work "The Little Prince." People are reduced to their Instagram posts, whether in a gym or at a barbecue or are defined by their job titles. Comparisons abound! 📸💪🍔💼


To truly know how to live, it's essential to know oneself. Knowing oneself can only be done in one way: I) identify the negatives of your being and do not betray these truths; do not follow a profession you hate; do not marry someone you do not love, do not have animals if you do not like animals... II) identify what is truly important in your life - do not negotiate with these values, do not exchange family for friends, do not trade your honor for easy money, do not accept being told less than you are, do not stop pursuing your goals, III) discover who you did not know you were – it's easy to get stuck in self-promoted notions, our flaws are often softened by our own judgment, ask for and receive criticism, only then will it be possible to have contact with facets of your personality that are ignored. 😌💭💡


None of this matters if, in the end, there isn't hope for eternity in your life and personality. Everything loses meaning without eternity as life's window. Surrender your life to God, accept Jesus' sacrifice for you, and rest in the perspective of eternity, knowing who you are today and everything you will be in infinite time. When we know the end of the story, we stay calm, even with the narratives of dangers and troubles. This is life with God; we go through many problems, but in the end, we are certain that everything will turn out well. 🙏🕊️💖The text I refer to today and rewrite continues to be very important to me. Although it's poorly written and full of underdeveloped ideas, its core message is significant. We all absorb, influence, and are influenced by our experiences, readings, and interactions, not to mention the social media we consume. We know that humans are shaped by their surroundings, changing and fluctuating in their worldviews. However, we face the danger of being so overloaded and violated by so much information that it sometimes becomes nearly impossible to separate our essence amidst the media broth in which we're boiled.


Many of us are driven forward by external objectives, burdened with dreams we never dreamed of, with projects that make no sense. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry so well describes these archetypes in his work "The Little Prince." People are reduced to their Instagram posts, whether in a gym or at a barbecue or are defined by their job titles. Comparisons abound!


To truly know how to live, it's essential to know oneself. Knowing oneself can only be done in one way: I) identify the negatives of your being and do not betray these truths; do not follow a profession you hate; do not marry someone you do not love, do not have animals if you do not like animals... II) identify what is truly important in your life - do not negotiate with these values, do not exchange family for friends, do not trade your honor for easy money, do not accept being told less than you are, do not stop pursuing your goals, III) discover who you did not know you were – it's easy to get stuck in self-promoted notions, our flaws are often softened by our own judgment, ask for and receive criticism, only then will it be possible to have contact with facets of your personality that are ignored.


None of this matters if, in the end, there isn't hope for eternity in your life and personality. Everything loses meaning without eternity as life's window. Surrender your life to God, accept Jesus' sacrifice for you, and rest in the perspective of eternity, knowing who you are today and everything you will be in infinite time. When we know the end of the story, we stay calm, even with the narratives of dangers and troubles. This is life with God; we go through many problems, but in the end, we are certain that everything will turn out well.sume. It's been long known that humans are shaped by their surroundings, changing and fluctuating in their worldviews. The danger is that we are so overloaded and violated by so much information that it sometimes becomes nearly impossible to separate our essence amidst the media broth in which we are boiled.


Many lives are driven forward by external objectives, burdened with dreams they never dreamed of, with projects that make no sense. Similar to what Antoine de Saint-Exupéry so well describes in the archetypes of his work: The Little Prince. People are reduced to their Instagram posts, whether in a gym or a barbecue or are defined by their job titles. Comparisons abound!


It's necessary to know how to live; for that, it's essential to know oneself. A phrase that seems like self-help and is relegated to adventures in exotic places or hedonistic indulgences. However, knowing oneself can only be done in one way: I) know what you are not – identify the negatives of your being and do not betray these truths; do not follow a profession you hate; do not marry someone you do not love, do not have animals if you do not like animals... II) Identify what is truly important in your life - do not negotiate with these values, do not exchange family for friends, do not trade your honor for easy money, do not accept being told less than you are, do not stop pursuing your goals, III) discover who you did not know you were – it's easy to get stuck in self-promoted notions, our flaws are often softened by our own judgment, ask for and receive criticism, only then will it be possible to have contact with facets of your personality that are ignored.


Now, none of this matters if, in the end, there isn't hope for eternity in your life and personality. This might sound flippant, but it's useless to know everything about yourself and, in the end, die of depression upon realizing that you are, above all, mortal! Everything loses meaning without eternity as life's window. Again, I insist that you surrender your life to God, accept Jesus' sacrifice for you, and rest in the perspective of eternity, knowing who you are today and everything you will be in infinite time. When we know the end of the story, we stay calm, even with the narratives of dangers and troubles. This is life with God; we go through many problems, but in the end, we are certain that everything will turn out well.


To start the conversation: The "pisei no blog" is dedicated to the challenges in the lives of those who walk with God. Walking in the light is increasingly challenging, especially in these times of deep darkness. The goal is to update old posts; nostalgia lovers don't worry, the originals will continue with their original content, including a link when it's the case of a repost.


The "pisei no blog" was and is a tool of God in my life, started in 2009, and with posts until 2013, it is possible, through reading the posts, to see how I changed and how life takes on new perspectives as it develops. In 2009, I was a recent graduate, single, childless, and the truths in which I believed until then were honed; some changed, others deleted, and many new perspectives were acquired. It's impossible for me to rewrite and maintain the exact and static way of recognizing facts as I did.


I used to say, back in 2009, that the "pisei no blog": "should be exactly like the day you stepped in a pile of shit, felt embarrassed, tried to clean up, shook it off, and did everything to free yourself from the excrement that was bothering you, trying to feel less dirty, fighting against yourself." I probably wouldn't express myself like that anymore, despite the text's objective to cause self-reflection. There's no longer a reason to try to shock readers with a more aggressive writing style, I don't know if I want to be right or convince anyone anymore. I want to communicate and, as far as possible, help along the way as much as I can.


The love is the same, the passion is more serene in writing, and the truth of the gospel doesn't change! Nothing changed in the sense that God loved the world and that love became flesh in Yeshua (Jesus), who in turn gave himself freely, consciously, and viscerally for all humanity. As a result, all who also accept this love are saved, not only from condemnation but much more; they are saved from many mistakes.

 "Auto VooDoo"



Life is not for the faint-hearted! This is the impactful maxim with which I began the rewrite of "Auto VooDoo" in 2009. My routine then consisted of early mornings, writing in cafes, fueled by milk and coffee. After a significant personal setback, which I saw as a defeat, my world seemed to collapse. I secluded myself, devouring books that melted away my long-held beliefs. I needed self-forgiveness, struggling to accept how my intense efforts had seemingly led to nothing.

Forgiving oneself is challenging. It's like hitting the bullseye - harder as you get to the center, and no one is more central to your life than yourself. There are two essential forms of forgiveness: forgiveness from Jesus, without which there's no hope or path forward and self-forgiveness. Forgiveness is never deserved; it's an act of grace. It liberates and infuses life with new possibilities, better sleep, and a vigorous heart.

Today, I rewrite a heavy text. I refuse to add to the daily burdens we all feel. Life can be overwhelming - pandemic woes, unpaid bills, employment struggles, and personal conflicts. People carry a tired look; getting to a state of chronic fatigue is easy. But there's a solution.

I won't promise a carefree life - that's unrealistic. But a less burdensome life full of meaning, purpose, and vitality is possible through Jesus. He invites the weary to trade their burdens for His lightness. Accept His eternal embrace, the sigh of relief, and continue lighter.